Slide Show: How to date like an Adventist
So you want to date an Adventist, or just date like one. Here are some words to the wise to help navigate the road to non-fornicating romance.
Slide Show: 17 signs you live in an Adventist Bubble
Ever find yourself in a place where everyone seems to know each other or can name someone you do know within 2 degrees? Do they disappear mysteriously on Friday nights to go to a place called vespers? And do they never seem to drink Coke (at least in public)? Hold on to your hat, Dorothy, because you’re not in Kansas anymore (probably). You may be in an Adventist Bubble.
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Slide Show: 16 tips to navigate and conquer an Adventist potluck
We loves us some potluck, but the non-food aspects can prove to be a bit of a pickle: What to bring? Who goes first? Where to sit? We present 16 handy-dandy tips to answer these and other burning questions.
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Slide Show: How to wash feet with the least amount of contact
Washing one another’s feet is a time-honored practice that is supposed to instill in the participants a sense of humbleness, service, gentleness, kindness, meekness, closeness and all that other good stuff. But who knows where that other’s person foot has been? There are things in the world like germs, fungus and flesh-eating bacteria, you know. Here’s how to wash feet with the least amount of human contact.
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Slide Show: 11 Adventist-appropriate alternatives to Halloween
It’s Halloween! Dreaded by Adventists everywhere for its pagan roots, celebration of the occult and the inevitable explaining to teary-eyed children of why they can not go out and have fun that night. But no need to fear! We’ve come up with some ideas that may help soothe the pain of not getting free candy from strangers.
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Slide Show: 15 greatest disappointments of Adventists
Thousands of people, some of whom had given away all of their possessions, waited expectantly for Jesus to appear on Oct. 22, 1844. When He didn’t appear, the date became known as the Great Disappointment. But out of the Great Disappointment the seeds of the Seventh-day Adventist Church sprouted. We’re a little late to the celebration (disappointing, we know ::haaaaa::) but in honor of that momentous occasion, we present a list of things that Adventists find disappointing.
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Slide Show: You know you’re at an Adventist church when…
Here are a few ways to help you figure out if you’ve wandered into an Adventist church. The #1 tip: If you’re up that early on a Saturday morning to go to church, you are most likely in an Adventist one. Read on for more helpful clues!
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Slide Show: What kind of Adventist are you?
Not many people outside of the denomination realize that Adventists come in all flavors and types. We’re rainbow sherbet, not just raspberry sorbet (and yes, maybe we were a little hungry as we wrote this.) But no matter where you fall on the spectrum, everybody is welcome! (Note: There are sure to be more types than the ones presented here. Feel free to suggest more in the comments section.)
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Slide Show: 10 hymns with not so sacred musical roots
You’ve probably heard the argument that only hymns should be sung in church as they are the most holy (read: can be played softly on a piano or organ) and don’t have those evil voodoo beats. You’ve probably also heard the counter-argument that most hymn tunes originated as a bar song. We’ve always wondered about this and decided to do a little digging into the history of some beloved hymns. (Note: All hymns come from the Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal, 1986 edition. Yeah, we’re old school like that.) Now get ready to rock!
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Slide Show: 12 meat substitutes favored by Adventists
If there’s one thing Adventists are fond of, it’s their veggie meat. And why not? Adventists were pioneers in the field of meat alternatives (aka “meat analogues.” Blech. Good thing they stuck with the other title.) Plus, though the meat is faux, the enjoyment is real. Let’s be honest: Veggie meat tastes nothing like their meat counterparts. But they still taste pretty good, especially the ones that substitute for the unclean meats. Mmmmm, clean-unclean (non)meat.
